Russian Smokejumpers << Back to Feature Page View exclusive photographs and get the facts behind the frame. Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Click to ZOOM IN >> Hunka Hunka Burning Log Photograph by Mark Thiessen Two firefighters move a burning snag to keep its flames from spreading to unburned forest. Snags—dead standing trees—are among the dangers of wildfire fighting, burning slowly at their bases until they fall without warning. Camera: Nikon F5 Film Type: Fuji Provia 100 Lens: 20-35mm zoom Speed and F-Stop: 1/60 @ f/8 Weather Conditions: Sunny Time of Day: 10 a.m. Lighting Techniques: Fill flash

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